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Little Boy Spills Slushie In Target, And His Dad Reacts In The Most Amazing Way (UPDATED)
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Little Boy Spills Slushie In Target, And His Dad Reacts In The Most Amazing Way (UPDATED)

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Remember that terrifying feeling of looking up at your parents after making a big mistake? It just recently happened to a little boy from Minneapolis who spilled a slushie all over the floor of a Target store. The way his dad reacted, however, is making the entire Internet slow clap with utter respect.

Though the boy and his father remain unnamed, the story of their touching moment made it to Facebook via Kalynne Marie, a Minneapolis mom who witnessed it all from a table at Starbucks. “As soon as the father started helping his son clean up, I opened the Notes app on my phone and wrote what he said word for word, because I was so inspired by how he was handling the situation,” Marie told Babble. Her post has since gone viral, and has been shared more than 58 thousand times.

Find out what happened below, and let us know if you agree that this was “parenting done right!”

A Minneapolis mom was sitting in Starbucks at her local Target when she saw something amazing happen

Image credits: Crassfox

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“As soon as the father started helping his son clean up, I opened the Notes app on my phone…”

“I was so inspired by how he was handling the situation,” Marie told Babble

Some people want to give this anonymous man the award for Father of the Year

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Others, however, weren’t exactly buying it

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The best part? Parents started sharing their own similar touching experiences

Later on, Marie ran into this super-dad at the very same Target, and sent Bored Panda this selfie and message

“Thank you for sharing my story about the father in Target with the son who spilled his slushie! I wanted to let you know that I ran into them today at the same Target [and] was able to show him my post and all the amazing responses it’s gotten! He was blown away! We even got a selfie together to share! Thank you so much!”

What do you think? Was this parenting done right? Tell us below!

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Groundskeeper Willy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaat?!?! You are telling me that there is a father out there who showed his kid how to clean up instead of getting angry and shouting at him?!?! That is absolutely unbelievable. Really. I've never ever heard such a great story. give him the nobel peace prize for acting like all the other dads out there would've acted. amazing story! srsly! tell me more!

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Wanda Queen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. And here, let me throw in some selfies of myself and my kid, while I'm at it.

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Vanessa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't wait for another story like "my children asked for a soda, I said no, and he didn't cry, we are the kid/parent of the year"

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Louise Chiffonade Brescia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're lucky! You've probably never witnessed a mom or dad backhand a small child for a minor infraction, then drag the kid away so hard his shoulder could be dislocated! Yay for your world!

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am torn between joining the cheering chorus and saying: "Why do we need to celebrate a parent being responsible?" Even if the boy would have been fidgety, ranting would have been the wrong approach for the control of need for movement does develop somewhere between the fourth and the seventh year...that's why it is also senseless to punish pre-schoolers who cannot sit quietly in a chair. (They would after execise that is adequate for them, which again is highly individual.) We adults "simply" need to be considerate of whether children do something out of bad intent (which, by the way, is almost impossible before the reach the age of four for lack of mental capacity) or if it are accidents. You then do not even need the speech the father gave – we need to be good role models. Want your children to be clean? Do not leave your trash. Of course, this needs to be differentiated, but I guess you get my point.

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I totally do not get is why this is illustrated with selfies with the one witnessing the incident. Five minute fame? I might be too conservative on this regard, but family photos, particularly with young children, are not meant to be publicly on social media.

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Birdgirl45
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not reacting in 'the most amazing way' it's good parenting

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Jonathan Eatsalot
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creepy and weird that people eavesdrop on conversations and post them publicly.

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Alia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she just happens to remember every single word huh.... Amazing.

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thebridget
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it interesting that so many people think this speech would be made up for likes. Obviously it's possible. But I have a 2 brothers and 1 brother in law who would probably give a speech just like that in this situation, especially with certain children. (Some of them have more sensitive kids than others, who would need a bigger pep talk.) Kids understand way more than we give them credit for. Knowing that has helped me improve my teaching over the last 5 years more than anything else

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Jon Peters
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. When you start talking to your child like that at an early age (since birth in my case) it's no surprise you can have increasingly advanced conversations with them at what to others may appear an early age.

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Isabel Tamayo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How I admire the father's calmness and patience. It's actually not easy in this kind of situation. This normally happens if you go out with your kids... I try to be patient and ask the help of the friendly staff or waiter to clean everything up. But I've seen parents who scold their kids out in the public because of spilling their drinks. I scold my daughter to but I try very hard not to do it in front of other people. I was once a child and I know how embarrassing it is in that situation..

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Lua boots
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are photos of a stunning Mama and cute kid on this post? I don't get it... subliminal "be pretty and happy"?

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Mark Fergel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think people are missing the morale of the story here. I have coworkers that don't accept responsibility for mistakes they make and leave others to clean up their mess.

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Aaaa Bbbb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice story! I see so many people lose it with their kids-- it's good to show that there's another way.

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yuzuwang
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think she might remember the father saying because it's rare for her (and for me) to hear something like that. it's a good parenting anywa

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This dad obviously knew a thing or two about children psychology. I really like meeting people like him because I'm 15, neither an adult, nor a child and sometimes I feel dreadful when adults shout at me (I'm really good at creating awful messes). Fortunately, most adults I know are a lot like this dad. They are also good at explaining the reasons for these accidents! My best friend's dad reckons we are so accident-prone because we are teens and teens grow up extremely quickly... So, how on Earth do we know how long our limbs have become up to this date? :D

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Ana T.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

society now a days , prizing a man because he is doing what he suppose to do, oh my god well maybe she is a single mom(nothing wrong with being one my mom was a widow) and the actions of the dad really impact her?

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Martin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least the dad wasn't the low end white trash ghetto type to tell the kid that someone else will clean it up and walk out.

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JH Tomlinson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Dad would already be in the car drinking the beer he didn't want to get warm.

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Martin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad would have gotten baked and had no f***s left to give, like this guy

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Bonnie Alcorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My oldest daughter was about 10, and decided to surprise me when I got home from work by loading and running the dishwasher. Only problem was we were out of dishwasher detergent, and she decided to substitute regular dish detergent. When I walked in the door both of my daughters were up to their hips in foam, and armed with pans scooping and dumping foam into the sink. I didn't have a camera, or would still be showing people the pictures. It was hilarious. She was worried that she was going to be in trouble & all I could do was laugh. Between the three of us, we used every towel I had - clean & dirty - to clean up foam. We probably had the cleanest kitchen floor in the whole building. Then we changed into dry clothes & went out to eat!

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Valentijn 101
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am i the only one that wonders why it is so great that the dad didn t get mad? Who gets mad at a kid if he spills something by accident?

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endelbendel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is not what was done is noteworthy, rather ordinary. It is that such is so unusual.

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Artahmiss
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To those saying this is no big deal. I grew up with a father to whom accidents were A VERY BIG DEAL, my father would rage at me for accidentally knocking over a cup of juice. This Father's response was an incredibly understanding and human response to an absolute accident: that's what we're celebrating, the kind humanity in the lesson between this father and his son.

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Derpicorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was awesome 😊 It's so great how people will parent kids in such an amazing way! I hope his child grows up to make his father proud! That would make this story even better!

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Michele Stalnaker-Shelton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People are saying how she could remember word for word...I read it one time and I can remember what was said......

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Debra Starr Moon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a world where we are surrounded by "negative news" everywhere we look, this woman took the time to share something positive that this dad did and all some people can do is p**s all over it because she took a picture of herself with the guy. Holy s**t. What's wrong with people? Can't you let something nice exist without having to destroy it? SMH.

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Sean Headrick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a f*****g non-issue. This is when you ran out of ideas about something to write about, and then ran out of ideas after that.

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Shirley Work
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

35 years working in a hotel and yes times have changed now parents expect the mess to be cleaned up for them . My thing was i was always saying be careful but when the accident happened i didnt yell, it was an accident but different story if they were goofing off.

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Eric T Cat
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't that how everyone reacts? It's not that things get broken, it's that the lesson is learned to try and avoid things getting broken. Accidents happen, if it's squabbling with your sister then perhaps you need to focus on those issues and not letting those arguments cause things to get broken. That was always the way I took with my girls as they were growing up. I only got angry when they tried to cover things up and not take responsibilty for their actions.

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Jenni Jones
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bravo! That kind of parenting will make an amazing future parent! What a wonderful cycle to continue.

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Taylor Ness
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also.... I'm pretty sure she shared this story because the moment meant something for her, as she is raising a son approaching that same age... We tend to notice things in people that mirror things in our own lives.

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Taylor Ness
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a parent but I've been there for over 10 years for my best friend's children, and even though they are not mine I care for them deeply and do my best to use moments like these as teaching moments. Here's the deal... Most of us have bad days, and tempers flare, patience runs out, so I think everyone who acts like this is not a good example of ana ,

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Taylor Ness
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dang it... As I was saying... Anyone who acts like this should just be expected of a parent and doesn't need to be commended or looked at as a model to strive for might be fooling themselves. I see parents yell and freak out all the time over the smallest things, but I also know I would definitely have moments like that if I could have my own. I get to leave and go home at the end of the day, or give a kid back. I actually very much liked this story and think it's small moments like these that children remember. Obviously if you found something irritating about this article you know what its like to be easily irritated ;)

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Donna Wolz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I applaud the father for the way he handled it, I don't think it is "The Most Amazing Way" a parent has reacted. Decent, loving parents respond this way millions of times EVERY DAY!

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Michelle Dodson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe if as adults we cut ourselves a little more slack, we'd be more inclined to do so with our kids. People make mistakes, big people AND little people. And unless you've misplaced the cure for cancer, it's really not the end of the world. I was at a Home Goods recently when a little girl (probably around 10) turned around too quickly and knocked something off an end shelf, where it shattered on the floor. She immediately started crying and profusely apologizing to her mother. Her mom was obviously embarrassed, but trying to be cool. Even though the employees told her it was okay & that accidents happen, the kid was absolutely distraught and kept apologizing to HER MOTHER. It kind of made me wonder: what goes on in their family that it would be so bad if she had an accident or made a mistake? I tried to give her the "it's okay" look, but I don't think she even noticed. Poor kid.

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KT Trondsen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this amazing? It's a parent teaching their kid to clean up which is what should be always happening and I'm sure does alot all over.

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Louise Chiffonade Brescia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whether or not the poster remembered "verbatim" what the dad said to the boy, I'm sure it was more than "s**t happens, don't sweat it." Maybe it's OK to celebrate a parent who calmly turned a sloppy disaster into a teaching moment instead of screaming his head off - which I've witnessed too many times. And as for the selfie of her and her kid - if I were that gorgeous I'd plaster pix of myself everywhere, too. And the kid is a cutie!

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Hugo Raible
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people in the comments (in the article) act as if they never broke and egg or spilled some soda when not paying attention...

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June Pixeld
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's quite a confusing speech for a 7 year old, seems a bit made up , but yeah, i still see and admire parents who don't loose it when kids break and spill. Kids are messy , it is a fact, but yelling and getting angry is not going to help their coordination .

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Confusing? All my younger friends could understand something that complicated at the age of seven! I vividly remember all of us sitting in my room and teaching each other to say the longest word in Bulgarian language! Do you think that 21st century's generations are dumb? If raised improperly they wouldn't understand but I think that kids like the one from the post, who have intellectual people for parents would get the message all right.

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Some Body
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im sure she couldn't wait to make him a blowjob. It's soo visible. :) Im sure we will hear next part of this story.

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Some Body
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she couldn't wait to make him loooong blowjob. It's very visible.

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Leoninus Fate
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg! someone that does the same thing i do?! they actually just help the kid and not yell?!?! iv helped strangers kids with stuff like that, it's no big deal, kinda makes the woman look lil minded and stupid for not thinking there are nice and good people in the world

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Joe Hildebrand
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This article is amazingly sexist and full of dad shaming. It pre-supposes that men are incapable of being equals when it comes to parenting. We see it all the time. Saying a parent, the dad, should be given an award for the most simple of acts is patronizing at best and condescending at worst.

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Dan H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once I was in McDonald's and saw a child accidentally drop their fries on the floor, then watched as his mother spanked him numerous times on his rear end.......I was totally aghast and then as she turned her head, she caught me staring at her -- I just shook my head and immediately threw my fries on the floor.....

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Anita Marx
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations, That would be absolutely my reaction! Let's see if she spanked someone same level...

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Groundskeeper Willy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaat?!?! You are telling me that there is a father out there who showed his kid how to clean up instead of getting angry and shouting at him?!?! That is absolutely unbelievable. Really. I've never ever heard such a great story. give him the nobel peace prize for acting like all the other dads out there would've acted. amazing story! srsly! tell me more!

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Wanda Queen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. And here, let me throw in some selfies of myself and my kid, while I'm at it.

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Vanessa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't wait for another story like "my children asked for a soda, I said no, and he didn't cry, we are the kid/parent of the year"

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Louise Chiffonade Brescia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're lucky! You've probably never witnessed a mom or dad backhand a small child for a minor infraction, then drag the kid away so hard his shoulder could be dislocated! Yay for your world!

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am torn between joining the cheering chorus and saying: "Why do we need to celebrate a parent being responsible?" Even if the boy would have been fidgety, ranting would have been the wrong approach for the control of need for movement does develop somewhere between the fourth and the seventh year...that's why it is also senseless to punish pre-schoolers who cannot sit quietly in a chair. (They would after execise that is adequate for them, which again is highly individual.) We adults "simply" need to be considerate of whether children do something out of bad intent (which, by the way, is almost impossible before the reach the age of four for lack of mental capacity) or if it are accidents. You then do not even need the speech the father gave – we need to be good role models. Want your children to be clean? Do not leave your trash. Of course, this needs to be differentiated, but I guess you get my point.

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I totally do not get is why this is illustrated with selfies with the one witnessing the incident. Five minute fame? I might be too conservative on this regard, but family photos, particularly with young children, are not meant to be publicly on social media.

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Birdgirl45
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not reacting in 'the most amazing way' it's good parenting

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Jonathan Eatsalot
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creepy and weird that people eavesdrop on conversations and post them publicly.

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Alia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she just happens to remember every single word huh.... Amazing.

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thebridget
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it interesting that so many people think this speech would be made up for likes. Obviously it's possible. But I have a 2 brothers and 1 brother in law who would probably give a speech just like that in this situation, especially with certain children. (Some of them have more sensitive kids than others, who would need a bigger pep talk.) Kids understand way more than we give them credit for. Knowing that has helped me improve my teaching over the last 5 years more than anything else

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Jon Peters
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. When you start talking to your child like that at an early age (since birth in my case) it's no surprise you can have increasingly advanced conversations with them at what to others may appear an early age.

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Isabel Tamayo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How I admire the father's calmness and patience. It's actually not easy in this kind of situation. This normally happens if you go out with your kids... I try to be patient and ask the help of the friendly staff or waiter to clean everything up. But I've seen parents who scold their kids out in the public because of spilling their drinks. I scold my daughter to but I try very hard not to do it in front of other people. I was once a child and I know how embarrassing it is in that situation..

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Lua boots
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are photos of a stunning Mama and cute kid on this post? I don't get it... subliminal "be pretty and happy"?

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Mark Fergel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think people are missing the morale of the story here. I have coworkers that don't accept responsibility for mistakes they make and leave others to clean up their mess.

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Aaaa Bbbb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice story! I see so many people lose it with their kids-- it's good to show that there's another way.

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yuzuwang
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think she might remember the father saying because it's rare for her (and for me) to hear something like that. it's a good parenting anywa

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This dad obviously knew a thing or two about children psychology. I really like meeting people like him because I'm 15, neither an adult, nor a child and sometimes I feel dreadful when adults shout at me (I'm really good at creating awful messes). Fortunately, most adults I know are a lot like this dad. They are also good at explaining the reasons for these accidents! My best friend's dad reckons we are so accident-prone because we are teens and teens grow up extremely quickly... So, how on Earth do we know how long our limbs have become up to this date? :D

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Ana T.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

society now a days , prizing a man because he is doing what he suppose to do, oh my god well maybe she is a single mom(nothing wrong with being one my mom was a widow) and the actions of the dad really impact her?

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Martin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least the dad wasn't the low end white trash ghetto type to tell the kid that someone else will clean it up and walk out.

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JH Tomlinson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Dad would already be in the car drinking the beer he didn't want to get warm.

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Martin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad would have gotten baked and had no f***s left to give, like this guy

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Bonnie Alcorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My oldest daughter was about 10, and decided to surprise me when I got home from work by loading and running the dishwasher. Only problem was we were out of dishwasher detergent, and she decided to substitute regular dish detergent. When I walked in the door both of my daughters were up to their hips in foam, and armed with pans scooping and dumping foam into the sink. I didn't have a camera, or would still be showing people the pictures. It was hilarious. She was worried that she was going to be in trouble & all I could do was laugh. Between the three of us, we used every towel I had - clean & dirty - to clean up foam. We probably had the cleanest kitchen floor in the whole building. Then we changed into dry clothes & went out to eat!

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Valentijn 101
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am i the only one that wonders why it is so great that the dad didn t get mad? Who gets mad at a kid if he spills something by accident?

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endelbendel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is not what was done is noteworthy, rather ordinary. It is that such is so unusual.

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Artahmiss
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To those saying this is no big deal. I grew up with a father to whom accidents were A VERY BIG DEAL, my father would rage at me for accidentally knocking over a cup of juice. This Father's response was an incredibly understanding and human response to an absolute accident: that's what we're celebrating, the kind humanity in the lesson between this father and his son.

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Derpicorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was awesome 😊 It's so great how people will parent kids in such an amazing way! I hope his child grows up to make his father proud! That would make this story even better!

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Michele Stalnaker-Shelton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People are saying how she could remember word for word...I read it one time and I can remember what was said......

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Debra Starr Moon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a world where we are surrounded by "negative news" everywhere we look, this woman took the time to share something positive that this dad did and all some people can do is p**s all over it because she took a picture of herself with the guy. Holy s**t. What's wrong with people? Can't you let something nice exist without having to destroy it? SMH.

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Sean Headrick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a f*****g non-issue. This is when you ran out of ideas about something to write about, and then ran out of ideas after that.

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Shirley Work
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

35 years working in a hotel and yes times have changed now parents expect the mess to be cleaned up for them . My thing was i was always saying be careful but when the accident happened i didnt yell, it was an accident but different story if they were goofing off.

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Eric T Cat
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't that how everyone reacts? It's not that things get broken, it's that the lesson is learned to try and avoid things getting broken. Accidents happen, if it's squabbling with your sister then perhaps you need to focus on those issues and not letting those arguments cause things to get broken. That was always the way I took with my girls as they were growing up. I only got angry when they tried to cover things up and not take responsibilty for their actions.

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Jenni Jones
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bravo! That kind of parenting will make an amazing future parent! What a wonderful cycle to continue.

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Taylor Ness
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also.... I'm pretty sure she shared this story because the moment meant something for her, as she is raising a son approaching that same age... We tend to notice things in people that mirror things in our own lives.

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Taylor Ness
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a parent but I've been there for over 10 years for my best friend's children, and even though they are not mine I care for them deeply and do my best to use moments like these as teaching moments. Here's the deal... Most of us have bad days, and tempers flare, patience runs out, so I think everyone who acts like this is not a good example of ana ,

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Taylor Ness
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dang it... As I was saying... Anyone who acts like this should just be expected of a parent and doesn't need to be commended or looked at as a model to strive for might be fooling themselves. I see parents yell and freak out all the time over the smallest things, but I also know I would definitely have moments like that if I could have my own. I get to leave and go home at the end of the day, or give a kid back. I actually very much liked this story and think it's small moments like these that children remember. Obviously if you found something irritating about this article you know what its like to be easily irritated ;)

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Donna Wolz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I applaud the father for the way he handled it, I don't think it is "The Most Amazing Way" a parent has reacted. Decent, loving parents respond this way millions of times EVERY DAY!

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Michelle Dodson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe if as adults we cut ourselves a little more slack, we'd be more inclined to do so with our kids. People make mistakes, big people AND little people. And unless you've misplaced the cure for cancer, it's really not the end of the world. I was at a Home Goods recently when a little girl (probably around 10) turned around too quickly and knocked something off an end shelf, where it shattered on the floor. She immediately started crying and profusely apologizing to her mother. Her mom was obviously embarrassed, but trying to be cool. Even though the employees told her it was okay & that accidents happen, the kid was absolutely distraught and kept apologizing to HER MOTHER. It kind of made me wonder: what goes on in their family that it would be so bad if she had an accident or made a mistake? I tried to give her the "it's okay" look, but I don't think she even noticed. Poor kid.

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KT Trondsen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this amazing? It's a parent teaching their kid to clean up which is what should be always happening and I'm sure does alot all over.

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Louise Chiffonade Brescia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whether or not the poster remembered "verbatim" what the dad said to the boy, I'm sure it was more than "s**t happens, don't sweat it." Maybe it's OK to celebrate a parent who calmly turned a sloppy disaster into a teaching moment instead of screaming his head off - which I've witnessed too many times. And as for the selfie of her and her kid - if I were that gorgeous I'd plaster pix of myself everywhere, too. And the kid is a cutie!

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Hugo Raible
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people in the comments (in the article) act as if they never broke and egg or spilled some soda when not paying attention...

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June Pixeld
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's quite a confusing speech for a 7 year old, seems a bit made up , but yeah, i still see and admire parents who don't loose it when kids break and spill. Kids are messy , it is a fact, but yelling and getting angry is not going to help their coordination .

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Confusing? All my younger friends could understand something that complicated at the age of seven! I vividly remember all of us sitting in my room and teaching each other to say the longest word in Bulgarian language! Do you think that 21st century's generations are dumb? If raised improperly they wouldn't understand but I think that kids like the one from the post, who have intellectual people for parents would get the message all right.

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Some Body
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im sure she couldn't wait to make him a blowjob. It's soo visible. :) Im sure we will hear next part of this story.

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Some Body
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she couldn't wait to make him loooong blowjob. It's very visible.

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Leoninus Fate
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg! someone that does the same thing i do?! they actually just help the kid and not yell?!?! iv helped strangers kids with stuff like that, it's no big deal, kinda makes the woman look lil minded and stupid for not thinking there are nice and good people in the world

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Joe Hildebrand
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This article is amazingly sexist and full of dad shaming. It pre-supposes that men are incapable of being equals when it comes to parenting. We see it all the time. Saying a parent, the dad, should be given an award for the most simple of acts is patronizing at best and condescending at worst.

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Dan H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once I was in McDonald's and saw a child accidentally drop their fries on the floor, then watched as his mother spanked him numerous times on his rear end.......I was totally aghast and then as she turned her head, she caught me staring at her -- I just shook my head and immediately threw my fries on the floor.....

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Anita Marx
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations, That would be absolutely my reaction! Let's see if she spanked someone same level...

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